Chapter 75: Quirell's Invitation
The Defense Against the Dark Arts class on Friday was the last practical exam.
In this exam, Quirrell was quite perfunctory. Each student had to answer a question from the textbook.
Although it was perfunctory, the young wizards were happy! They liked this kind of exam.
But after the exam, Quirrell called Ethan again.
"Mr. Adrian, please wait a moment."
"Sorry, Professor Quirrell, I have an appointment with a friend to go to the library."
Ethan was about to leave. It was almost time for Voldemort to find the Philosopher's Stone and then compete with Harry. Why was he looking for him?
Ethan didn't want to get involved. There was no benefit.
He had only one step left to fulfill what he had promised Dumbledore. He didn't need to get involved.
"It won't take long. I think you won't refuse for such a short time!"
When he said the word "refuse," Quirrell's tone suddenly became more forceful.
Listening to the tone, isn't this a threat to me?
"I have an improved flying spell here, Adrian. Are you interested?"
Seeing that Ethan was still unmoved, Quirrell could only press further. It was really a standard Ravenclaw move—not releasing the eagle without seeing the rabbit.
"Interested!"
The improved flying spell was probably the magic that the Death Eaters could use to turn into black smoke and move through the air. It was indeed a more convenient magic.
After entering Quirrell's office, Quirrell handed the parchment he had prepared long ago to Ethan.
The bait had been set long ago, but the fish just didn't bite.
After he expressed his willingness to teach Ethan the three Unforgivable Curses last time, he had invited Ethan to his office several times, but Ethan was unwilling to come. Even if he didn't want to learn the three Unforgivable Curses, he could at least talk to the professor!
Originally, he was prepared for Ethan's reluctance to learn the Unforgivable Curses, and this improved flying spell was created for that purpose.
Later, he planned to use other Dark Magic to entice him until he was willing to learn the three Unforgivable Curses.
Unfortunately, the fish just didn't bite, and all the plans were aborted.
Now Dumbledore had been sent away by himself to the Ministry of Magic. He wouldn't be back anytime soon. Without Dumbledore around, as he was about to retrieve the Philosopher's Stone, did he still need to disguise himself?
If the fish doesn't bite, can't I just dive in and catch it?
I want the Philosopher's Stone, and I also want this talented young wizard.
"There will be a grand performance later. I wonder if you are interested."
"Professor Quirrell, you know, I have an appointment with a friend later."
There really wasn't anything worthwhile to achieve with Voldemort right now. He was defeated once during the last dragon egg trade. If he wants to achieve something again this time, he'll have to be killed.
But Voldemort, who has Horcruxes, can't die.
"This is a rare event in the entire wizarding world. Are you sure you don't want to see it?"
The great Voldemort announcing his return after eleven years. Do you think it's rare?
"Since you insist, Professor, I'll have to see it."
Clearly, Quirrell, with Voldemort behind him, was unwilling to let him go, and Ethan could not conflict with him here and expose him, otherwise, it would ruin Dumbledore's plan.
By then, Dumbledore wouldn't introduce Nicolas Flamel to him.
"Follow me!"
Seeing that Ethan was so tactful, Quirrell didn't say anything more and immediately led the way.
If Ethan still refused, he wouldn't hesitate to use coercive means to kill him here.
Ethan was indeed a genius, able to beat five senior Slytherins at once, but he wasn't strong enough to face him. Only geniuses who grow up can be strong. If they can't grow up, they are just fodder.
Voldemort wanted to take Ethan away and subdue him, mainly because he had few talented followers. Snape was qualified, but since he failed to kill that woman, Voldemort couldn't guarantee Snape's loyalty.
And Ethan, his talent was no worse than Voldemort's original self, and he could be very useful after a few years of training.
Being born a Muggle wizard, he would find it difficult to play with the purebloods under Voldemort's command, so he wasn't afraid of forming cliques.
There was no more perfect tool than him.
As long as Voldemort reveals his identity and obtains the Philosopher's Stone, he will reward the wizarding world again. He believes that Ethan will make the right choice.
Similarly, due to his high talent, he cannot leave him to Dumbledore.
"Ethan, where are you going?"
Cassandra was waiting in the passage from Quirrell's office to the auditorium.
"Professor Quirrell and I have something to do, so we won't go later. You go alone!"
When Ethan followed Quirrell, he gave Cassandra a look and asked her to wait for him there. Sure enough, smart women are lovable.
Watching Ethan's back as he left, Cassandra was thoughtful and went alone.
In other words, the plan continued!
As for Ethan and Professor Quirrell's departure, Cassandra wasn't too worried. She believed Ethan's strength was more than a match for Quirrell, who was weak.
She also knew Quirrell wasn't a good person. Ethan had told her not to contact him. Although she didn't think much of Quirrell, Cassandra still obeyed Ethan's orders.
"Alohomora!"
With a "click," the door lock was unlocked.
"Go in!"
Quirrell winked at Ethan, signaling him to go first.
Ethan had no objection to this, so he walked through the door.
The three-headed dog Fluffy, who hadn't been seen for a long time, ran over excitedly the moment he saw Ethan.
The three headed dog barked with joy.
Ethan pushed the huge dog heads away with disgust. The smell was too strong.
Quirrell, who was following Ethan, was dumbfounded when he saw this scene.
He originally wanted to teach Ethan a lesson, to let him know that his current strength was nothing, but he ended up being the one taught a lesson.
This was an adult three-headed dog, and he couldn't defeat it.
Voldemort had made all kinds of calculations and even contributed a snake to get the way to pass the level, but in Ethan's hands, it was just like this? However, Voldemort had paid such a big price, and it would feel wrong if it wasn't used.
Quirrell immediately waved his wand lightly, and a harp flew out of his pocket.
After the harp landed, the strings were plucked by a pair of invisible hands, making a pleasant sound.
This was a harp that could play automatically, which was specially prepared after obtaining the way to pass the three-headed dog from Hagrid, and it was brought with him using the Shrinking Charm before coming.
As the harp played, Fluffy began to stagger, and soon he lay on the ground motionless, saliva flowing from the corners of his mouths. He was obviously in a deep sleep.
After confirming that the three-headed dog was really in a deep sleep, Quirrell brought Ethan to the top of the trapdoor.
With the wave of Quirrell's wand, the trapdoor opened with a click.
"Arresto Momentum!"
After casting a Deceleration Charm on himself, Quirrell jumped down directly, and Ethan followed closely.
This hole is really deep!
Ethan felt that he had fallen at least ten meters and was caught by a soft net.
If he hadn't made preparations in advance and there wasn't a Devil's Snare below, he would have been hit directly by the fall. Even if he was lucky, he would have been half-crippled.
I can only say that Dumbledore really took great pains!
The Devil's Snare was first-year knowledge, and it was even tested in the written exam a few days ago.
This is because he was afraid Harry didn't know. (Sprout arranged it, but it must have been suggested by Dumbledore.)
If it was really a trap to protect the Philosopher's Stone, he would have directly used biting cabbage or poisonous tentacles, or any trap wouldn't be as safe as Dumbledore's close protection.
"Devil's Snare, you should know how to deal with it."
"Of course!"
Ethan didn't move, allowing himself to be caught by the Devil's Snare. This thing isn't only afraid of light, but it's also not interested in dead things. The more you struggle, the tighter it grips.
Quirrell didn't do the same as Ethan but instead landed in a burst of strong light.
In the dark and damp corridor, Quirrell finally asked his doubts:
"Do you know the three-headed dog?"
"I saw it when I was wandering at night. I am naturally liked by animals. It was the same last time."
Quirrell was silent after getting such an answer. Voldemort really wasted so much effort in the beginning.
At the end of the corridor was a wooden door, and Quirrell opened it without hesitation.
The things inside were a little strange. There were countless keys with dragonfly wings, and they made bird-like sounds. There was also a flying broom next to it. This level was very simple. You just need to catch the right key.
"Look, this is the magic I will teach you today."
After saying that, Quirrell turned into a ball of black smoke and grabbed a key directly from the air.
From this action, you can't tell that he is a disabled person.
Ethan is almost sure that this guy is not Quirrell. Even if Quirrell gets something to replenish his life, it can't make up for it.
After opening the door, Quirrell released the key in his hand again.
Behind the door is a giant chessboard, which is full of giant stone sculptures two or three meters high. Each stone sculpture corresponds to a piece in wizard chess.
Quirrell has no interest in playing wizard chess, nor does he want to watch Ethan play. He immediately casts a Confusion Spell, causing the statue that was originally holding out a sword to stop, put away the sword, and return to its original position.
The Confusion Spell is a very practical magic that can confuse opponents or interfere with objects. It seems that the Goblet of Fire in the original book was interfered with by this spell.
If you have time, you might want to learn it.
Just after walking past the giant chessboard, Ethan smelled a foul odor.
After walking a few steps forward, he saw a giant monster over four meters tall with its back to him. Its skin was gray and dull, and it was holding a huge stick in its hand. The stench came from it.
The moment Ethan and Quirrell approached, the giant monster suddenly turned around, stared at the two with its cloudy eyes, and raised the stick in its hand high.
"Locomotor!"
Quirrell waved his wand, and the huge stick broke free from the giant monster's control and flew to Quirrell's hand.
The giant monster suddenly lost its weapon and was stunned, but before it could react, the stick taken by Quirrell hit the back of the monster's head hard.
This was the giant monster's weakness, and Quirrell's blow knocked its brains out.
But it was even more smelly.
Following the passage, they soon arrived at the next room, which had a fire door. In front of the fire door was a table with seven bottles and a parchment on it.
Quirrell didn't have time to play any puzzle games; he just wanted to pass the level quickly and get the Philosopher's Stone.
A red light hit the center of the fire door. Under the suppression of the red magic, the flames all subsided. Quirrell and Ethan took advantage of this gap to pass through.
They arrived at a huge circular room, and at the end was the Mirror of Erised that Ethan had seen before.
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